
Music Analysis & Reporting:
Rap vs. Hip-Hop? Really? by Robbie Ettelson
Ice Cube's Death Certificate Turns 20: The True Story Behind "My Summer Vacation" by Ben Westhoff
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls & Narrative - “Suicidal Thoughts” by Abe Beame
Symphony of Fear: Hip Hop's Best Horror Movie Theme Samples by Sean Ryon
TRU’s All Hallow’s Eve Rap (MUAHAHAHAAAA!) by Jaap van der Doelen
Erykah Badu: Queen Diva for the Hip Hop Generation by Patrice Evans
The Power Cypha: Ten Tough Tony Touch Power Cypha Freestyles by Up North Trips
Under the Influence: Understanding How J. Cole's Debut Topped the Charts by Fred Castano
New Masta Ace Wax by Werner von Wallenrod
State Prop Takes You to Hell by Sach O
De La Soul + Soviet Soul and Jazz = De La Soulviet by Jeff Weiss
MED Dips Into His Private Sonic Stash on New Stones Throw Record by Jeff Weiss
The iPod Shuffle – The LOX’s “Money, Power & Respect” by Justin Tinsley
Snoop & Mayer Are the Boss Doggs of Soul by Jaap van der Doelen
The Everlasting “Nothing to Lose” SDTK: Outkast, Camp Lo, Naughty by Nature, et. al by Jeff Weiss
Trap Goin' Needham by The Great Gats, B
Classics Revisited: NWA – Straight Outta Compton by Aaron M.
Song of the Day: The Product - I’m A… by Mobb Deen
Watch Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, D.O.C. Work on Dr. Dre's 'Detox' Album by Jeff Weiss
Know Your L.A. Hip-Hop Dances: The Controversial Origin Story of The Dougie by Jessica A. Koslow
The Deceptive Focus of Add2 by Jonah Bromwich
Busta Rhymes Drags "The Little Drummer Boy" Into The Twitter Age by Maura Johnston
HulkShare Develops a New Level of File Hosting with Hip-Hop Artists by Leor Galil
Album Reviews:
Statik Selektah - Population Control by Jesse Gissen
Statik Selektah - Population Control by Edwin Ortiz
MarQ Spekt & Kno - Machete Vision by Omar Burgess
Styles P - Master of Ceremonies by Zach Cole
Freeway - The Intermission by Mark Lelinwalla
Murs x Ski Beatz - Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation by The Company Man
Terrace Martin - Locke High 2 by Adam Fleischer
Meek Mill - Dreamchasers by Jordan Sargent
Blctxt Contxt - A Smart Black Boy: The Sonic Inception by Will Cleveland
Tabi Bonney - The Summer Years by Craig Monts
Brown Bird - Salt for Salt by Brian Hodge
Profiles & Interviews:
Timeless: Dres Revisits Black Sheep's "A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" by Paul W. Arnold
Say Hello to White Jesus: An Interview With Rittz by Jacob Greene
Torae Breaks Down His Passion for Rapping, Respect Received from DJ Premier and Pete Rock by Nadine Graham
Everlast Talks New Album, 20-Plus Years of Evolution, Juggling House of Pain and La Coka Nostra by Bear Frazer
WTF/LOL/SMH:
Jay-Z Songs He Doesn't Want His Daughter to Hear by Patrice Evans
Tyler, The Creator Costumes for Sale at Urban Outfitters: Sign of the Apocalypse? by Kai Flanders
Lazy Ass Halloween Costumes by Blockhead
Rap vs. Hip-Hop? Really? by Robbie Ettelson
Ice Cube's Death Certificate Turns 20: The True Story Behind "My Summer Vacation" by Ben Westhoff
A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls & Narrative - “Suicidal Thoughts” by Abe Beame
Symphony of Fear: Hip Hop's Best Horror Movie Theme Samples by Sean Ryon
TRU’s All Hallow’s Eve Rap (MUAHAHAHAAAA!) by Jaap van der Doelen
Erykah Badu: Queen Diva for the Hip Hop Generation by Patrice Evans
The Power Cypha: Ten Tough Tony Touch Power Cypha Freestyles by Up North Trips
Under the Influence: Understanding How J. Cole's Debut Topped the Charts by Fred Castano
New Masta Ace Wax by Werner von Wallenrod
State Prop Takes You to Hell by Sach O
De La Soul + Soviet Soul and Jazz = De La Soulviet by Jeff Weiss
MED Dips Into His Private Sonic Stash on New Stones Throw Record by Jeff Weiss
The iPod Shuffle – The LOX’s “Money, Power & Respect” by Justin Tinsley
Snoop & Mayer Are the Boss Doggs of Soul by Jaap van der Doelen
The Everlasting “Nothing to Lose” SDTK: Outkast, Camp Lo, Naughty by Nature, et. al by Jeff Weiss
Trap Goin' Needham by The Great Gats, B
Classics Revisited: NWA – Straight Outta Compton by Aaron M.
Song of the Day: The Product - I’m A… by Mobb Deen
Watch Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, D.O.C. Work on Dr. Dre's 'Detox' Album by Jeff Weiss
Know Your L.A. Hip-Hop Dances: The Controversial Origin Story of The Dougie by Jessica A. Koslow
The Deceptive Focus of Add2 by Jonah Bromwich
Busta Rhymes Drags "The Little Drummer Boy" Into The Twitter Age by Maura Johnston
HulkShare Develops a New Level of File Hosting with Hip-Hop Artists by Leor Galil
Album Reviews:
Statik Selektah - Population Control by Jesse Gissen
Statik Selektah - Population Control by Edwin Ortiz
MarQ Spekt & Kno - Machete Vision by Omar Burgess
Styles P - Master of Ceremonies by Zach Cole
Freeway - The Intermission by Mark Lelinwalla
Murs x Ski Beatz - Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation by The Company Man
Terrace Martin - Locke High 2 by Adam Fleischer
Meek Mill - Dreamchasers by Jordan Sargent
Blctxt Contxt - A Smart Black Boy: The Sonic Inception by Will Cleveland
Tabi Bonney - The Summer Years by Craig Monts
Brown Bird - Salt for Salt by Brian Hodge
Profiles & Interviews:
Timeless: Dres Revisits Black Sheep's "A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" by Paul W. Arnold
Say Hello to White Jesus: An Interview With Rittz by Jacob Greene
Torae Breaks Down His Passion for Rapping, Respect Received from DJ Premier and Pete Rock by Nadine Graham
Everlast Talks New Album, 20-Plus Years of Evolution, Juggling House of Pain and La Coka Nostra by Bear Frazer
WTF/LOL/SMH:
Jay-Z Songs He Doesn't Want His Daughter to Hear by Patrice Evans
Tyler, The Creator Costumes for Sale at Urban Outfitters: Sign of the Apocalypse? by Kai Flanders
Lazy Ass Halloween Costumes by Blockhead